Sprats: Tins That Shaped Our Soviet Memories
There are tastes that define childhoods, and then there are tastes that define entire eras. For me, born in 1983...
December 20, 2024
Alexander Pogrebinsky
2024
Vinegrette Salad: A Soviet And Russian Legend
As a child growing up in the Soviet Union, the winter months always conjure the image of vinegrette salad laid...
December 19, 2024
Hermitage Restaurant: Moscow’s Birthplace of Olivier Salad
As a child of the Soviet era, this time of year always reminds me of Olivier salad — that festive...
December 19, 2024
Dill on Rye Sandwich
This simple—and maybe weird—sandwich is something I fell in love with years ago. Back then, I used to make daily...
December 18, 2024
The Perfect Okorok Ham Sandwich
On a cold winter’s day, the perfect lunch is sometimes a simple, healthy sandwich. It doesn’t need to be elaborate—just...
December 18, 2024